Skidmore, Allen Alexander

Passed:

Age: 77

Source: Mountaineer

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1914-01-09

Information: "Uncle Al"" Skidmore, as he was popularly known, passed peacefully away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. G. W. Jackson, at 8 o'clock Wednesday morning, aged 77 years, 10 months and 7 days.  His death was due to organic heart trouble, a family disease which had also claimed four sisters.      Allen Alexander Skidmore was born in Rockbridge county, Virginia on March 30, 1836.  With his parents, moved to this state when a small boy, settling on Parchment.  Mr. Skidmore learned the shoe makers trade and helped on the farm, his parents dying when he was young.        Later he moved to Skidmore post office, which was named for him, living there until 1894 when he moved to Ripley and became proprietor of the Star Furniture Company.  He joined the United Brethren Church in early life and remained a faithful follower of Christ, was always active in church work. He was a member of the Fairplain IOOF No. 192, served several terms as road surveyor of Washington District and was Deputy Sheriff under Col. Hassler.  His entire life was one of usefulness and honor.      Mr. Skidmore was the last surviving member of his family and is survived by two sons and four daughters:  J. A. Skidmore, Mrs. G. W. Jackson, Mrs. J. A. Shinn, Mrs. V. L. Casto, Mrs. W. C. Snyder of Clarksburg, and C. L. Skidmore. His wife died five years ago.  Following a brief service at the home Thursday morning conducted by Rev. E. W. Webster, the remains were taken to the old home on Tug Fork for interment, Rev. J. W. Martin and Rev. T. H. Rymer and the Fairplain Lodge participating.  (McIntyre)